Head of Payroll
Solos Consultants Ltd
London
Salary
£35.88 an hour
Job type
contract
Location
London, England
Head of Payroll
£35.88 per hour PAYE | £48.99 per hour Umbrella
Location: London / Hybrid
1 day a week onsite Contract: end Date February 2027
possible extension beyond this We are currently recruiting for an experienced
Head of Payroll
to join a large and complex organisation in London on a hybrid basis. This is a senior payroll leadership role with responsibility for the overall accuracy, compliance and delivery of UK and overseas payroll, alongside leading a team and driving continuous improvement across the payroll function. Key responsibilities Lead and manage the payroll team, ensuring accurate and timely payroll delivery Oversee monthly payroll, gross-to-net sign-off, HMRC/statutory submissions and year-end processes Manage pension auto-enrolment, payroll deductions, reconciliations and third-party payments Ensure robust payroll controls, procedures, audit compliance and exception reporting Drive process improvement, efficiency and payroll transformation Work closely with HR, Finance, senior stakeholders, auditors and external providers Manage complex payroll issues and ensure a high-quality, customer-focused service Lead and support change across payroll systems, processes and ways of working About you We're looking for an experienced payroll leader with: Significant experience managing complex, high-volume payroll operations Strong UK payroll, HMRC, pensions and statutory compliance knowledge Experience leading and developing payroll teams Proven experience delivering payroll process improvement and change Strong reconciliation, controls and audit experience Excellent stakeholder management skills, including the confidence to influence and challenge senior stakeholders Experience working across multiple HR/payroll systems A calm, solutions-focused approach and the ability to perform under pressure CIPP Foundation Degree and Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt This is an excellent opportunity for a
Head of Payroll
looking for a challenging leadership position within a large and complex organisation. Interested? Apply now or contact us for a confidential discussion.
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1 day a week onsite Contract: end Date February 2027
possible extension beyond this We are currently recruiting for an experienced
Head of Payroll
to join a large and complex organisation in London on a hybrid basis. This is a senior payroll leadership role with responsibility for the overall accuracy, compliance and delivery of UK and overseas payroll, alongside leading a team and driving continuous improvement across the payroll function. Key responsibilities Lead and manage the payroll team, ensuring accurate and timely payroll delivery Oversee monthly payroll, gross-to-net sign-off, HMRC/statutory submissions and year-end processes Manage pension auto-enrolment, payroll deductions, reconciliations and third-party payments Ensure robust payroll controls, procedures, audit compliance and exception reporting Drive process improvement, efficiency and payroll transformation Work closely with HR, Finance, senior stakeholders, auditors and external providers Manage complex payroll issues and ensure a high-quality, customer-focused service Lead and support change across payroll systems, processes and ways of working About you We're looking for an experienced payroll leader with: Significant experience managing complex, high-volume payroll operations Strong UK payroll, HMRC, pensions and statutory compliance knowledge Experience leading and developing payroll teams Proven experience delivering payroll process improvement and change Strong reconciliation, controls and audit experience Excellent stakeholder management skills, including the confidence to influence and challenge senior stakeholders Experience working across multiple HR/payroll systems A calm, solutions-focused approach and the ability to perform under pressure CIPP Foundation Degree and Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt This is an excellent opportunity for a
Head of Payroll
looking for a challenging leadership position within a large and complex organisation. Interested? Apply now or contact us for a confidential discussion.
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